a novel idea

the intention I've been playing with lately is Acceptance.

it's kind of an interesting line to walk. to the left I perceive total surrender to whatever is happening at the moment ... for example, immersing myself fully in the joys of life as a single mother: tons of time with my daughter, lots of writing, more sleep, long uninterrupted sessions of organizing and getting caught up on paperwork, leisurely phone calls with friends, and many slow walks in the sunshine.

to the right side of this line I see the opportunity to create my future experiences by dreaming them and allowing them in ... for example, feeling joyful anticipation about the relationship that I have been creating in my Done Book, seeing couples sharing beautiful moments and thinking, "That's where I am headed," feeling my hands in the clay and molding my future.

I haven't quite mapped out my unique and dynamic balance between these two activities yet. I suspect that what I currently perceive as a dichotomy -- these being on opposite sides of some arbitrary center -- probably isn't.

So my next experiment will be spending about 20 minutes twice a day engaging in intentionally creative daydreaming, and the rest of the time keeping my focus on my bodily sensations in the moment. Seems like a decent place to start, and I can make adjustments until it feels maximally nourishing and fun. I'm open to suggestions if you have any to share ...